Definition of Bushwhacker

1. Noun. A disparaging term for an unsophisticated person.

Exact synonyms: Hillbilly
Generic synonyms: Rustic

2. Noun. A Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War.
Generic synonyms: Confederate Soldier
Derivative terms: Bushwhack, Bushwhack

Definition of Bushwhacker

1. n. One accustomed to beat about, or travel through, bushes.

Definition of Bushwhacker

1. Noun. (American English) One who travels through the woods, off the designated path. ¹

2. Noun. (Australia) A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country. ¹

3. Noun. (US historical) A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War. ¹

4. Noun. (dated) Someone who attacks without warning. ¹

5. Noun. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bushwhacker

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Bushwhacker

bushwack
bushwacked
bushwacking
bushwacks
bushwah
bushwahs
bushwalk
bushwalked
bushwalker
bushwalkers
bushwalking
bushwalks
bushwas
bushwhack
bushwhacked
bushwhacker (current term)
bushwhackers
bushwhacking
bushwhackings
bushwhacks
bushwork
bushy
bushy aster
bushytail woodrat
busied
busier
busies
busiest
busihead
busily

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